Mgr II, Purchasing - IT Job in Vernon Hills, IL 60061, Illinois US
Baxter International Inc. develops, manufactures and markets products that save and sustain the lives of people with hemophilia, immune disorders, infectious diseases, kidney disease, trauma, and other chronic and acute medical conditions.
As a global, diversified healthcare company, Baxter applies a unique combination of expertise in medical devices, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology to create products that advance patient care worldwide.
Design sourcing strategies and develop internal/supplier relationships that extract maximum value from the current and potential supplier base for the IT organization.
Strategies are continuously challenged and refined.
Lead supplier selection process and negotiate global IT contracts.
Develop actionable recommendations based on a clear definition and articulation of options and tradeoffs; develops action plans that anticipate implementation problems and leverages internal and supplier capabilities while building full commitment throughout the process.
Coaches direct reports to establish annual goals and long range plans from a professional and business perspective.
Monitor IT category and/or supplier spending, both in aggregate and via patterns/cycles, and continuously evaluate options to reduce total cost of ownership.
In depth understanding of suppliers capabilities, capacity and overall financial stability.
Continuously evaluate and assess supplier performance reports consistent with agreed to requirements to insure consistency with quality, service and delivery targets.
Stimulate and support product innovation; develop market intelligence and benchmarking; act as subject matter expert in commodity and supplier market dynamics; proactively identify new markets and supplier sources.
Develop and manage working relationships with both internal Baxter functions and suppliers to manage resolution of supplier issues.
Present sourcing strategies, results, opportunities, issues and solutions to Senior Purchasing and IT management.
Drive implementation of the Baxter Supplier Quality Standard and develop strong, ethical relationships with world-class suppliers consistent with Baxter Shared Values and Baxter's Business Practice Standard for Suppliers.
Manages analysis of complex problems related to suppliers and continuity of supply requiring in-depth analysis of supplier management principles.
Utilizes a network of benchmarking peers to drive for Best Demonstrated Practices (BDP).
Bachelor's Degree MBA desirable C.PM and APP. desirable Deep experience in negotiating and managing software, services and complex outsourcing agreements Ability to think strategically and globally Excellent project management, facilitation, interpersonal and negotiation skills Financial acumen; high degree of ethics Ability to build strategic supplier relationships Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment Minimum of 7-10 years overall business and/or purchasing experience.
Baxter provides its employees with comprehensive compensation and benefits.To view other opportunities at Baxter and to learn more about the company, please visit our Web site at http://www.baxter.com/about_baxter/careers .
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